Winter Solid Waste Laborer - Litter Control & Ops (Temp)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Palmer, Alaska seeks a 6-month temporary Laborer to assist with solid waste and litter control, averaging 40 hours per week. Duties follow borough policies and core values, including accountability and teamwork.

The role involves landfill maintenance, handling universal wastes, loading materials, and assisting the public; requires a high school diploma and a valid Alaska driver’s license, plus background checks and vaccinations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience; relevant experience includes equipment operation, hand and power tool usage, processing technician, plumbing installation and repair, and pipework.
• Must be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver's license; 1 year of driving experience required.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health vaccinations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the central landfill.
• Processes latex paints and other universal wastes according to division policies and procedures.
• Packs refrigerants into containers.
• Transports universal waste from transfer sites.
• Loads abandoned waste into vehicle for transport to landfill.
• Assists in tagging vehicles for impound; takes photographs and collects data.
• Cuts weeds and brush.
• Assists with snow removal operations.
• Answers customer questions and directs the public to waste disposal areas.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Equipment operation

Hand and power tool usage

Plumbing installation and repair

Pipework

Comfort working in tight spaces

Driving (valid license)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Palmer, Alaska seeks a 6-month temporary Laborer to assist with solid waste and litter control, averaging 40 hours per week. Duties follow borough policies and core values, including accountability and teamwork.

The role involves landfill maintenance, handling universal wastes, loading materials, and assisting the public; requires a high school diploma and a valid Alaska driver’s license, plus background checks and vaccinations.